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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,647.78, 20,451.14 and 7,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,647.78, 20,451.14 and 7,718.28 is: 11,565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,647.78 : 20,451.14 = 7,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,647.78/20,451.14 = 7,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,647.78x = 20,451.14 × 7,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,647.78x = 157,847,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,847,624.84/13,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.81

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